Norovirus Fighting Essential Oils (or a similar virus)

I have not had a test done to know whether or not some of my kids have been fighting the nasty norovirus that’s been going around. However, their symptoms sure do seem to match.

One son threw up and was fine.

One son was down for a week vomiting and with diarrhea, then threw up everything he ate in the month of March as a last horray of the virus leaving his system. He was totally fine after that – a bit tired.

Now, the first son who was sick (about 3 weeks ago) woke up last night throwing up. After 3 bouts of it (yea, it was fun – nothing like waking up to the sound of hurling!), it was morning and time to get up.

He slept in for a bit, however, when he made his appearance, he just climbed up on the sofa and laid down. I knew he was exhausted.

He lost his dinner two more times before I got the chance to rub peppermint and lemon essential oils diluted in olive oil on him.

Lemon is one of the best virus fighters I know of! It, along with peppermint, has saved me from catching stomach viruses, this norovirus (or whatever it is!), and even general colds and flus. When you are a caretaker to this many (I have 4 kids), you have to figure out a way to not continually catch “things” that they bring home.

Essential oils have greatly helped me avoid all those nasty viruses.

Lemon is also in a very cool oil blend – Thieves – which is based on what the thieves used during the time of the plague as they stole from people. When they were caught, they had to give up their secret recipe for making it through without getting sick. One of those ingredients: Lemon!

Not only does it fight off the bad stuff, it makes the yummiest water and lemon-flavored food when a drop or two is added.

Here’s a few more things lemon can do…

Both of these are staples in my house now. I feel it GREATLY if one of them accidentally runs out before my autoship order arrives (or if I forget to add it to my order – Eek!).

I love having them to use for me and my kids – both in sickness & in health.

Now, let me show you how to apply these essential oils for fighting viruses like the norovirus, or any of them for that matter…

When you fight a virus, especially when the child can’t tolerate putting anything in their tummies due to vomiting, these are some steps you can use to benefit from the healing properties of essential oils:

1) Put essential oils on their feet

Your feet are a very sensitive area for absorbing essential oils. They contain many different points that coorespond to different organs in the body. It almost works like accupuncture or accupressure points. You can focus on one point or generally rubbing the oils into the sole of the foot for absorption.

2) Rub essential oils down the spine

Viruses can attach themselves to the spine. When using oils, it’s a great area to target. You can simply rub your fingers up and down the spine, being sure to go as high and low as possible with the oils for the most benefit.

3) Swirl the essential oils on their tummy directly

Because peppermint can be absorbed through the skin to make a difference in indigestion, why not for vomitting? Rub it on, gently, of course, with the lemon and carrier oil.

I first rubbed some on my son’s back and feet. Then, a few minutes later, I decided to tackle his tummy. He was all for it… he even held up his shirt!

I also decided to pray for him since the scriptures say in Mark 16:18 “they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

He soon fell asleep for about 45 minutes. When he woke up, he was asking for almond milk. I decided to give him some since it had been awhile since the last episode, and sometimes, unfortunately, that’s the best way to find out if they still have an issue.

Peppermint and lemon are two MUST HAVE essential oils for your first aid kit / medicine cabinet.
Be sure to stock up today!

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Jessica Stone is a mom of 4 and owner of her own businesses in the fitness, beauty, and essential oils industries. She has 3 special needs children, one which has an undiagnosed neuro-muscular condition that limits her mobility, and her twins are currently receiving therapy for sensory defensiveness, physical mobility, fine motor skills, and speech. She enjoys sharing what she has learned through her trials, experience, research, and tools that have helped her children’s health with other parents who are looking for support, encouragement, and helpful information. Get her FREE gift to you, 30 Easy Snacks Your Kids Will Devour: Eating Healthy Never Got So Simple. Connect with Jess live today on Facebook!

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